Forms and Fees

To ensure your smooth transition from summer rest and recreation to the fall enrollment process at Manhattan School of Music, please use this checklist to reconcile any outstanding matters prior to arriving at Manhattan School of Music in August.

All final documents listed in this section must be received by the Office of Admissions no later than August 1, 2015. If all required documents are not received by this date, you will not be able to register for the Fall 2015 semester. In addition, International students' visas may be adversely affected.

Official Transcripts

Graduate students must provide transcripts from all previous colleges attended. Transfer students must provide transcripts from all colleges and high schools. Freshman students must provide transcripts from all previous high schools. Note: Copies and faxes are not considered official.

Proof of Degree or Diploma

Official proof of degree or diploma is required for all freshman, graduate, and doctoral students. If your transcript lists your degree or diploma, and your date of graduation, that will suffice.

Immunization Records

The Immunization History Form must be completed and signed by your physician or appropriate medical personnel. The Meningitis Immunity Form must be completed and signed by the student or the student's guardian. Get Immunization information and forms

Contact Information

Accepted students who submit their confirmation fee receive their MSM email address and password within ten business days. Students can then use the MSM student website to update / change their contact information. It is important to keep a current mailing address in your school record at all times, including over the summer.

Translation and WES

International students and students who have studied abroad must provide an official translation of all non-English transcripts. Students asked to provide a World Education Services Evaluation must have an official report sent directly from WES to MSM, or request that an electronic copy be made available to MSM through the WES website.

For students receiving any form of financial assistance please visit the full financial aid website. Below are a few quick tips many of our accepted students need to remember.

Signed Award Letter

To Accept any or all of your eligible financial aid the award letter must be printed, signed, and return to the Office of Financial Aid. You may scan and email to finaid@msmnyc.edu, fax to 212-749-3025, or mail to The Office of Financial Aid, 120 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027.

The award letter must be returned so that the funds can be applied to your billing statement.

Students Accepting Student Loans

To accept a Federal Direct Stafford Loan(s), the student will need to complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN)and an Entrance Counseling Session online at www.studentloans.gov.

To receive a Federal Direct Parent or Grad PLUS Loan, you/your parent will need to visit www.studentloans.gov to complete a loan application and a MPN. Graduate students must also complete entrance counseling at the same website.

You, the student, are the account holder and fully responsible for paying the balance on or before the due dates regardless of the source of funds. Review your invoice and semester Billing Worksheet (located on the MSM Student website) to determine the balance not paid by financial aid. Aid listed on your worksheet should match your Financial Aid Award Letter.

Late Fees and Other Consequences

Understand that late fees and other consequences will apply to all accounts not paid by the due date as follows:

July 24, 2015 – $250

September 30, 2015 – Possible suspension from all School activities, including major lessons

Payment Options

Review payment options as described in the Tuition and Fees brochure enclosed with your mailed invoice and select the one that fits your financial situation.

Pay in Full – Total balance (net of expected financial aid) is due July 23

Higher One Deferred Payment Plan – Pay one-half of the Fall semester's charge (net of expected approved financial aid) plus a $35 enrollment fee by July 23; second half due October 5. You can enroll through their website at Higher One.

Higher One TuitionPay Plan – Pay the entire academic year's balance (net of expected approved financial aid) by monthly installments. An annual fee of $55 must be submitted upon enrollment. This plan is available from June 1 to July 23. You can enroll through their website at Higher One.

You must sign and return a completed College Payment Agreement form.

Student Authorization

Sign and return student authorization to release education records to parent(s)/guardian(s)/sponsor(s) (also known as a FERPA form) if other individuals will need access to your tuition information. Staff will NOT discuss your student account with anyone except you, the student, and individuals indicated in writing on this form. Click here for a copy of the form.

International Students

Please be sure to submit your completed I-20 application as soon as possible.

If the I-20 application is incomplete, your I-20 cannot be issued to you. As the processing of an I-20 application can take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks, please be sure to submit all required materials as soon as possible.

Office of Student Engagement

Identification

All MSM students are required to carry a Manhattan School of Music identification card at all times. Your student ID card gives you access to MSM buildings and practice rooms and is used as your meal plan card and library card.

All new students must email a digital photo to the Office of Information Technology by August 9, 2015. The photo should be taken in portrait orientation and saved at 72 DPI resolution (ideally the photo should be 300 pixels wide and 375 pixels high). If you are unaware of the pixels or resolution, simply send us a clear, close-up photo of your face, with a neutral background. Do not wear sunglasses or hats. Please submit photos via the Admissions Portal.

Manhattan School of Music has the right to reject any photo and to request a new photo. Those who do not supply an acceptable photo by the deadline will need to be extremely patient as they check in, as their ID card will not be ready upon their arrival.

Emergency Contact Form

Please complete this form by August 9, 2015, listing all people who should be contacted in the case of an emergency. All students must complete a new Emergency Contact Form each year. The form is available here: 2015-2016 Emergency Contact Form

Health Insurance

Health insurance is required of all full-time students at Manhattan School of Music. The health insurance should be one that can be easily used in New York City to take care of any sickness or accident that may occur. Manhattan School of Music provides a health insurance plan at a reasonable cost, for a full year of coverage. The 2015-2016 Health Insurance rate is $2,939. Students covered by equitable insurance will be allowed to waive out of MSM’s plan. All students must complete the online enrollment/waiver process by August 9, 2015. Instructions on how to complete the online waiver process will be emailed to confirmed students by July 1, 2015. If you did not receive the email, please contact us at studentlife@msmnyc.edu to request the information.

Office of Residence Life

Housing Documents

If you will be a freshman, first year transfer, or sophomore during the 2015-2016 academic you will be required to live on campus. MSM believes in the experience of cultivating a community of musicians, and living on campus is the first step toward becoming a part of the thriving musical environment.

How to Complete the Housing Selection Process:

Complete your Housing Application which is sent via email and is accessible on the Housing Section of the Admissions Portal.

Pay your Housing Deposit. You can pay online via Paypal on the Housing Section of the Admissions Portal.

Turn in your signed Residence Hall Agreement (accessible on the Admissions Portal) to the Department of Student Affairs by May 1st (Graduate Students) or June 1st (Undergraduate Students).

SPECIFIC HOUSING INFORMATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

MSM has limited housing for incoming graduate students. For first consideration you must complete your housing application, pay your housing deposit, and submit your residence hall agreement by the priority deadline of May 1st. Please be advised that meeting this deadline does not guarantee on campus housing. The Department of Student Affairs will continue to accept applications after the May 1 deadline but the likelihood of being placed on a wait list is increased and we may be unable to accommodate your request to live on campus.

Summer English Study

Summer English Study (SES) is an eight-week ESL program for accepted students who will attend MSM. SES students take classes Monday through Friday for four hours each day. Classes focus on four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. SES students also learn the special English of music theory and music history. Class sizes are small and SES students enjoy one-to-one meetings with current MSM students to practice English.

SES 2015 COSTS

Resident

Residential Tuition

$3,200

Single Room

$3,300

Double Room

$2,250

Resident Meal Plan

$600

Health Insurance

$438

Total Due

$6,488

Commuter

Commuter Tuition

$3,700

Commuter Meal Plan

$300

Health Insurance

$438

Total Due

$4,438

The non-refundable $500 confirmation deposit is applied toward the cost of SES tuition.